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repristinate

re·pris·ti·nate
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ree-pris-tuh-neyt]
    • /riˈprɪs təˌneɪt/
    • /rɪprˈɪstɪnˌeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-pris-tuh-neyt]
    • /riˈprɪs təˌneɪt/

Definitions of repristinate word

  • verb with object repristinate to restore to the first or original state or condition. 1
  • verb repristinate to make pristine again, to restore (something) to its pristine or original condition 0
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Origin of repristinate

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; re- + pristine + -ate1; compare Medieval Latin repristinātiō

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Parts of speech for Repristinate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Repristinate

repristinate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

repristinate usage trend in Literature

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